Bradley Shaw is emerging as Arkansas’ tone-setting MIKE linebacker
In the 2025 season, Bradley Shaw posted 50 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 pass breakup, and in 2026 he’s projected to anchor Arkansas’ middle linebacker spot in Ron Roberts’ defense.[2][6][12] The appeal is easy to see: he’s a tough, compact 6-foot-1 defender who stuck through coaching changes, trimmed his body, and earned trust as a leader rather than just a stat compiler.[2][12] If a team wants an instinctive, physical inside linebacker with starter upside and steady growth, Shaw looks like a strong fit.[2][6][13]
